Is there any way to "seal in" VOCs in floor paint?

— Aaron Columbia, MO

Answered by Olga G. Alvarez, LEED-AP ID+C on October 27, 2010

How can I keep the dirt, pollen, and sand out of my screened sunroom?

— Debi Reiss Panama City, FL

Answered by Polly Osborne, AIA, LEED AP on October 16, 2010

We are looking for formaldehyde-free cabinets. Any dealers/stores in Atlanta?

— lily Atlanta, GA

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on October 13, 2010

I am having trouble painting Padauk wood. Can you help me find the right oil primer? How long will it take to outgas?

— camilla marvel Traverse City, MI

Answered by Rick Goyette on October 12, 2010

The underside coating of our stainless steel sink has a strong odor. Is it toxic? What should we do?

— Nancy Chen Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on October 11, 2010

I am having my breakfast room remodeled. I know that premixed joint compound is toxic, but is dry mix mixed onsite OK?

— Carole Columbus, OH

Answered by Mary Cordaro on October 7, 2010

Our neighbor across the street keeps his fireplace burning most of the day. Smoke blows up into our house. How to counter this pollution?

— ann welsh Carmel, CA

Answered by Maggie Michel LEED AP on October 1, 2010

I want to stain and seal the interior side of my new pine patio doors. What low or no-VOC product can I use?

— Lisa Long Beach, NY

Answered by Christian Kienapfel | AIA Architect | RA | LEED AP | Dipl.-Ing. Architekt (Germany) on September 14, 2010

Is using a Kilz primer on an interior earthen plaster wall environmentally friendly? If not, is there a way to seal it and make it safe?

— Deborah Kushner Schuyler, VA

Answered by Benjamin Griffin, LEED AP on September 9, 2010

Is there a resource/website to research engineered hardwood products' level of offgassing and if they meet Europe's E1 or E0 criteria?

— carol harris Novato, CA

Answered by William Fry on September 7, 2010

 

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